Modernization and Construction Services

Modernization and Construction Services is charged with the responsibility of providing the following functions:

Comprehensive modernization and administration of construction projects
Contract development and negotiation
Development and Maintenance of 5 year CFP action Plan
Budget and Cost control through the implementation of CFP and CDBG
Development and Maintenance of Comprehensive database of capital needs (Physical Needs Assessment, PNA)
Job Order Contract (JOC) program administration
Maintenance of GIS database and Plan Indexer
Capital Grant development and implementation (CFP and CDBG)
Design and Construction Management
Force Account management and supervision
Relocation coordination and oversight
Community Awareness through modernization project activities, News Letters and Resident Management meetings

The Tampa Housing Authority’s Five-Year Capital Plan has provided for 2,276 scattered site housing units to be comprehensively modernized. Meanwhile, the Authority has rehabilitated all development sites as of the year 2006. The remaining developments, North Boulevard Homes and Robles Park Village, consisting of 1113 units combined, will involve extensive redevelopment activities of mixed use, income and financing. These developments are currently undergoing comprehensive analysis of redevelopment alternatives. In addition, the Housing Authority has complited construction on a new 69 unit development called Moses White Estates, located on Diana Street next to Seminole Park apartments. The design consists of one and two bedroom flats, and three bedroom town homes.

The Housing Authority has completed numerous units as part of its initiative to reduce vacant units and to effect comprehensive modernization. All projects were completed with the inclusion of Energy Conservation Measures whose aim is to facilitate utility savings. The specific energy conservation measures designed to minimize waste includes gas, electric and water usage in relation to appliances, light fixtures, water heaters, toilets, aerators, showerheads, windows, doors, HAVC systems, refrigerators and hose bibs. The modernization of all viable scattered sites has been completed and has earned commendation from the community.

The Authority has received a variety of awards of recognition, merit and awards of excellence. Adjacent is an overview of various comprehensive modernization projects undertaken by Modernization and Construction Services.